PCB_Cmd-MoveObjectMoveObject_AD

Applied Parameters: None

Summary

This command enables you to move any object in the current document.

Access

This command is accessed from the PCB Editor, and PCB Library Editor, by choosing the Edit » Move » Move command, from the main menus.

Use

After launching the command, the cursor will change to a cross-hair. Position the cursor over the object in the design that you want to move and click, or press Enter. The object will attach to the cursor. Move the object to the required position and click, or press Enter, to effect placement.

Continue moving further objects, or right-click, or press Esc, to exit.

Additional actions that can be performed during movement – while the object is still floating on the cursor – are:

• Press the Tab key to access the object's associated properties dialog, from where properties for the object can be changed on-the-fly.
• Press the Alt key to constrain the direction of movement to the horizontal or vertical axis, depending on the initial direction of movement.
• Press the Spacebar to rotate the object anti-clockwise or Shift+Spacebar for clockwise rotation. Rotation is in accordance with the value for the Rotation Step, defined on the PCB Editor – General page of the Preferences dialog.
• Press the L key to flip the object to the other side of the board (where applicable).
• Press the X or Y keys to mirror the object along the X-axis or Y-axis respectively (on the same side of the board).
• Nudge the object by small amounts (according to the current snap grid value) by pressing the arrow keys. Nudge by larger amounts (10 x snap grid value) by pressing the arrow keys while holding down the Shift key.

Tips

1. If the target object is locked, this command, depending on the object type, will either be ignored, or you will be alerted to this, and asked whether you wish to proceed - click Yes to continue with the move.
2. Any nets associated to an object will remain connected and the connection lines follow the object when it is moved. Any routed track connected to the object will not be moved.
3. Alternatively, you can move single, non-selected objects, or multiple, selected objects, using the mouse to click-and-drag.

Applied Parameters: Drag= True

Summary

This command enables you to move any object in the current document. If the object has connected tracks and/or arcs (for example a component, pad, via), these will remain connected as the object is moved.

Access

This command is accessed from the PCB Editor, and PCB Library Editor, by choosing the Edit » Move » Drag command, from the main menus.

Use

After launching the command, the cursor will change to a cross-hair. Position the cursor over the object in the design that you want to drag and click, or press Enter. The object will attach to the cursor. Move the object to the required position and click, or press Enter, to effect placement.

Continue dragging further objects, or right-click, or press Esc, to exit.

Additional actions that can be performed during drag – while the object is still floating on the cursor – are:

• Press the Tab key to access the object's associated properties dialog, from where properties for the object can be changed on-the-fly.
• Press the Alt key to constrain the direction of movement to the horizontal or vertical axis, depending on the initial direction of movement.
• Press the Spacebar to rotate the object anti-clockwise or Shift+Spacebar for clockwise rotation. Rotation is in accordance with the value for the Rotation Step, defined on the PCB Editor – General page of the Preferences dialog.
• Press the L key to flip the object to the other side of the board (where applicable).
• Press the X or Y keys to mirror the object along the X-axis or Y-axis respectively (on the same side of the board).
• Nudge the object by small amounts (according to the current snap grid value) by pressing the arrow keys. Nudge by larger amounts (10 x snap grid value) by pressing the arrow keys while holding down the Shift key.

Tips

1. If the target object is locked, this command, depending on the object type, will either be ignored, or you will be alerted to this, and asked whether you wish to proceed - click Yes to continue with the move.
2. For connected track to move with a component, the Comp Drag mode must be set to Connected Tracks on the PCB Editor - General page of the Preferences dialog. If this mode is set to None, then the command behaves just like the basic move command.
3. When using this command to drag a component, and the Comp Drag mode is set to Connected Tracks, the rotate, flip and Tab key commands become unavailable.

Applied Parameters: Object= Component|Drag=True

Summary

This command enables you to move components in the current document.

Access

This command is accessed from the PCB Editor by choosing the Edit » Move » Component command, from the main menus.

Use

After launching the command, the cursor will change to a cross-hair. Position the cursor over the component in the design that you want to move and click, or press Enter. The component will attach to the cursor. Move the component to the required position and click, or press Enter, to effect placement.

Continue moving further components, or right-click, or press Esc, to exit.

Additional actions that can be performed during movement – while the component is still floating on the cursor – are:

• Press the Tab key to access the object's associated properties dialog, from where properties for the object can be changed on-the-fly.
• Press the Alt key to constrain the direction of movement to the horizontal or vertical axis, depending on the initial direction of movement.
• Press the Spacebar to rotate the component anti-clockwise or Shift+Spacebar for clockwise rotation. Rotation is in accordance with the value for the Rotation Step, defined on the PCB Editor – General page of the Preferences dialog.
• Press the L key to flip the component to the other side of the board.
• Press the X or Y keys to mirror the component along the X-axis or Y-axis respectively (on the same side of the board).
• Nudge the component by small amounts (according to the current snap grid value) by pressing the arrow keys. Nudge by larger amounts (10 x snap grid value) by pressing the arrow keys while holding down the Shift key.

Tips

1. If the target component is locked, this command will effectively be ignored, and the Choose Component dialog will appear, prompting you to choose a component.
2. For connected track to move with a component, the Comp Drag mode must be set to Connected Tracks on the PCB Editor - General page of the Preferences dialog. If this mode is set to None, then the command behaves just like the basic move command.
3. When using this command to drag a component, and the Comp Drag mode is set to Connected Tracks, the rotate, flip and Tab key commands become unavailable.

Applied Parameters: Object= Component|Drag=True|ContextObject=Component

Summary

This command is used to move the component that is currently under the cursor, in the current document.

Access

This command is accessed from the PCB Editor by right-clicking over a component, and choosing the Component Actions » Move Component command from the context menu.

Use

After launching the command, the component will attach to the cursor. Move the component to the required position and click, or press Enter, to effect placement.

Additional actions that can be performed during movement – while the component is still floating on the cursor – are:

• Press the Tab key to access the Component dialog, from where properties for the component can be changed on-the-fly.
• Press the Alt key to constrain the direction of movement to the horizontal or vertical axis, depending on the initial direction of movement.
• Press the Spacebar to rotate the component anti-clockwise or Shift+Spacebar for clockwise rotation. Rotation is in accordance with the value for the Rotation Step, defined on the PCB Editor – General page of the Preferences dialog.
• Press the L key to flip the component to the other side of the board.
• Press the X or Y keys to mirror the component along the X-axis or Y-axis respectively (on the same side of the board).
• Nudge the component by small amounts (according to the current snap grid value) by pressing the arrow keys. Nudge by larger amounts (10 x snap grid value) by pressing the arrow keys while holding down the Shift key.

Tips

1. If the component is locked, this command will effectively be ignored, and the Choose Component dialog will appear, prompting you to choose a component.
2. For connected track to move with a component, the Comp Drag mode must be set to Connected Tracks on the PCB Editor - General page of the Preferences dialog. If this mode is set to None, then the command behaves just like the basic move command.
3. When using this command to drag a component, and the Comp Drag mode is set to Connected Tracks, the rotate, flip and Tab key commands become unavailable.

Applied Parameters: Object= Selection

Summary

This command enables you to manually reposition selected objects on the current document.

Access

This command can be accessed from the PCB Editor, and PCB Library Editor, by:

• Choosing the Edit » Move » Move Selection command, from the main menus.
• Clicking the  button on the PCB Standard toolbar (PCB Editor), or PCB Lib Standard toolbar (PCB Library Editor).

Use

First, ensure that the objects you wish to move are selected in the main design workspace.

After launching the command, the cursor will change to a cross-hair and you will be prompted to define a reference point. This is the point by which the selection is moved and placed. Position the cursor near to, or on the selection, and click, or press Enter. The selected objects will appear floating on the cursor. Move the selection to the required position and click, or press Enter, to effect placement.

Additional actions that can be performed during movement – while the selection is still floating on the cursor – are:

• Press the Alt key to constrain the direction of movement to the horizontal or vertical axis, depending on the initial direction of movement.
• Press the Spacebar to rotate the selection anti-clockwise or Shift+Spacebar for clockwise rotation. Rotation is in accordance with the value for the Rotation Step, defined on the PCB Editor – General page of the Preferences dialog.
• Press the L key to flip the selection to the other side of the board.
• Press the X or Y keys to mirror the selection along the X-axis or Y-axis respectively (on the same side of the board).
• Nudge the selection by small amounts (according to the current snap grid value) by pressing the arrow keys. Nudge by larger amounts (10 x snap grid value) by pressing the arrow keys while holding down the Shift key.

Tips

1. If any object in the selection is locked, you will be alerted to this, and asked whether you wish to proceed - click Yes to continue with the move.
2. Any nets associated to an object in the selection will remain connected and the connection lines follow the object when it is moved. Any routed track connected to the object will not be moved.
3. Alternatively, you can move a selection of objects using the mouse to click-and-drag.

Applied Parameters: Object= Polygon|ContextObject=Polygon

Summary

This command is used to move the polygon pour that is currently under the cursor, in the current document.

Access

This command is accessed from the PCB Editor by right-clicking over a polygon pour, and choosing the Polygon Actions » Move Polygon command from the context menu.

Use

After launching the command, the polygon pour will attach to the cursor, drawn in outline mode. Move the polygon pour to the required position and click, or press Enter, to effect placement.

A moved polygon is marked as having been modified. If the Always repour polygons on modification option is enabled (on the PCB Editor - General page of the Preferences dialog), the polygon pour, and all of its dependents, will be automatically repoured. If this option is disabled, the moved polygon pour will appear slightly darker in color in the workspace (distinguishing it as being modified), and the Repour Polygons dialog will appear, giving you the opportunity to repour the polygon (and its dependents). Click Yes to repour - the polygon pour will be repoured and, since it is no longer marked as modified, will return to its natural layer coloring.

Additional actions that can be performed during movement – while the polygon pour is still floating on the cursor – are:

• Press the Tab key to access the Polygon Pour dialog, from where properties for the polygon pour can be changed on-the-fly.
• Press the Alt key to constrain the direction of movement to the horizontal or vertical axis, depending on the initial direction of movement.
• Press the Spacebar to rotate the polygon pour anti-clockwise or Shift+Spacebar for clockwise rotation. Rotation is in accordance with the value for the Rotation Step, defined on the PCB Editor – General page of the Preferences dialog.
• Press the L key to flip the polygon pour to the other side of the board.
• Press the X or Y keys to mirror the polygon pour along the X-axis or Y-axis respectively (on the same side of the board).
• Nudge the polygon pour by small amounts (according to the current snap grid value) by pressing the arrow keys. Nudge by larger amounts (10 x snap grid value) by pressing the arrow keys while holding down the Shift key.

Tips

1. If the polygon pour is locked, you will be alerted to this, and asked whether you wish to proceed - click Yes to continue with the move.
2. A modified polygon pour is one that has been changed in some way, but has not yet been repoured. Its IsModified property - which can be seen from the PCB Inspector panel, or PCB List panel, for a selected polygon pour - is enabled (True).
3. Alternatively, you can move a selected polygon pour using the mouse to click-and-drag.

Applied Parameters: Object=Room

Summary

This command enables you to move rooms in the current document.

Access

This command is accessed from the PCB Editor by choosing the Design » Rooms » Move Room command, from the main menus.

Use

After launching the command, the cursor will change to a cross-hair, and you will enter room movement mode. Movement is made by performing the following sequence of actions:

1. Position the cursor over the room in the design that you want to move and click, or press Enter.
2. If the room contains any no-net objects and/or locked objects, the Room containing No Net/Locked Objects dialog will appear. Use this dialog to determine whether these objects should be moved with the room or not and click OK.
3. The room will attach to the cursor. Move the room to the required position and click, or press Enter, to effect placement.
4. Continue moving further rooms, or right-click, or press Esc, to exit.

Additional actions that can be performed during movement – while the room is still floating on the cursor – are:

• Press the Alt key to constrain the direction of movement to the horizontal or vertical axis, depending on the initial direction of movement.
• Press the Spacebar to rotate the room anti-clockwise or Shift+Spacebar for clockwise rotation. Rotation is in accordance with the value for the Rotation Step, defined on the PCB Editor – General page of the Preferences dialog.
• Press the L key to flip the room to the other side of the board.
• Press the X or Y keys to mirror the room along the X-axis or Y-axis respectively (on the same side of the board).
• Nudge the room by small amounts (according to the current snap grid value) by pressing the arrow keys. Nudge by larger amounts (10 x snap grid value) by pressing the arrow keys while holding down the Shift key.

Tips

1. If the target room is locked, this command will have no effect.
2. Any nets associated to an object within the room will remain connected and the connection lines follow the object when the room is moved. Any routed track connected to the object that is outside the room will not be moved.
3. Once component(s) have been assigned to a room they move when the room is moved. To move a room without moving the components, temporarily disable the associated Room Definition Rule in the PCB Rules and Constraints Editor dialog.
4. When a room is mirrored along the X or Y axes, the Designator and Comment of each associated component will become mirrored.
5. Alternatively, you can move a room using the mouse to click-and-drag.

Applied Parameters: Object=Room|ContextObject=Room

Summary

This command is used to move the room that is currently under the cursor, in the current document.

Access

This command is accessed from the PCB Editor by right-clicking over a room, and choosing the Room Actions » Move Room command from the context menu.

Use

After launching the command, if the room contains any no-net objects and/or locked objects, the Room containing No Net/Locked Objects dialog will appear. Use this dialog to determine whether these objects should be moved with the room or not and click OK. The room will attach to the cursor. Move the room to the required position and click, or press Enter, to effect placement.

Additional actions that can be performed during movement – while the room is still floating on the cursor – are:

• Press the Alt key to constrain the direction of movement to the horizontal or vertical axis, depending on the initial direction of movement.
• Press the Spacebar to rotate the room anti-clockwise or Shift+Spacebar for clockwise rotation. Rotation is in accordance with the value for the Rotation Step, defined on the PCB Editor – General page of the Preferences dialog.
• Press the L key to flip the room to the other side of the board.
• Press the X or Y keys to mirror the room along the X-axis or Y-axis respectively (on the same side of the board).
• Nudge the room by small amounts (according to the current snap grid value) by pressing the arrow keys. Nudge by larger amounts (10 x snap grid value) by pressing the arrow keys while holding down the Shift key.

Tips

1. If the target room is locked, this command will have no effect.
2. Any nets associated to an object within the room will remain connected and the connection lines follow the object when the room is moved. Any routed track connected to the object that is outside the room will not be moved.
3. Once component(s) have been assigned to a room they move when the room is moved. To move a room without moving the components, temporarily disable the associated Room Definition Rule in the PCB Rules and Constraints Editor dialog.
4. When a room is mirrored along the X or Y axes, the Designator and Comment of each associated component will become mirrored.
5. Alternatively, you can move a room using the mouse to click-and-drag.

Applied Parameters: Object=Room_Vertices

Summary

This command is used to modify the shape of a chosen room object in the current document.

Access

This command is accessed from the PCB Editor by choosing the Design » Rooms » Edit Polygonal Room Vertices command, from the main menus.

Use

After launching the command, the cursor will change to a cross-hair. Position the cursor over the room whose shape you want to modify and click, or press Enter. The outer shape becomes defined by a series of edges: where each edge is represented by an end vertex, shown as a solid white square; and a center vertex, shown as a hollow white square. Each end vertex represents the location where 2 edges meet.

• Click on an end vertex to pick up that vertex for repositioning. Click again, or press Enter, to drop the vertex in its new position.
• Click on a center vertex to pick up that vertex for repositioning. The vertex becomes an end vertex, splitting the edge into two. Click again, or press Enter, to drop the vertex in its new position.
• Click anywhere along an edge, away from editing handles, to pick up that edge. Move the cursor to slide that edge, then click again, or press Enter, to drop the edge in its new position.
• Ctrl+click anywhere along an edge, away from editing handles, to insert a new end vertex. The vertex is attached to the cursor ready for repositioning. Click again, or press Enter, to drop the vertex in its new position.

Continue modifying the shape of the room as required, or right-click, or press Esc to exit. The display of the room will update in accordance with the new boundary shape.

Tips

1. This command can be used, irrespective of whether or not the target room is locked.
2. The shape of a room can be quickly changed to wrap around its associated components - wrapping commands can be found on the main Design » Rooms sub-menu, or from the right-click Room Actions sub-menu (when the cursor is over the target room).

Applied Parameters: Object=Room_Vertices|ContextObject=Room

Summary

This command is used to modify the shape of the room object currently under the cursor, in the current document.

Access

This command is accessed from the PCB Editor by right-clicking over a room and choosing the Room Actions » Edit Polygonal Room Vertices command, from the context menu.

Use

After launching the command, the outer shape of the room becomes defined by a series of edges: where each edge is represented by an end vertex, shown as a solid white square; and a center vertex, shown as a hollow white square. Each end vertex represents the location where 2 edges meet.

• Click on an end vertex to pick up that vertex for repositioning. Click again, or press Enter, to drop the vertex in its new position.
• Click on a center vertex to pick up that vertex for repositioning. The vertex becomes an end vertex, splitting the edge into two. Click again, or press Enter, to drop the vertex in its new position.
• Click anywhere along an edge, away from editing handles, to pick up that edge. Move the cursor to slide that edge, then click again, or press Enter, to drop the edge in its new position.
• Ctrl+click anywhere along an edge, away from editing handles, to insert a new end vertex. The vertex is attached to the cursor ready for repositioning. Click again, or press Enter, to drop the vertex in its new position.

Continue modifying the shape of the room as required, or right-click, or press Esc to exit. The display of the room will update in accordance with the new boundary shape.

Tips

1. This command can be used, irrespective of whether or not the room is locked.
2. The shape of a room can be quickly changed to wrap around its associated components - wrapping commands can be found on the main Design » Rooms sub-menu, or from the right-click Room Actions sub-menu (when the cursor is over the target room).

Applied Parameters: Object= TextureLocation

Summary

This command is used to modify the position of a texture object, associated with a chosen extruded 3D Model. A texture file can be associated only with an extruded 3D model, and allows an image to by displayed on that model's top surface - facilitating greater realism of your board when viewed in 3D.

Access

This command is accessed from the PCB Editor, and PCB Library Editor - when configured in 3D Layout Mode - by choosing the Tools » 3D Body Placement » Move Texture Location command, from the main menus.

Use

After launching the command, the cursor will change to a couple of blue cones (signifying 3D selection mode) and you will be prompted to select an extruded 3D Body that has a texture associated. Position the cursor over the required 3D Body and click, or press Enter. Click, or press Enter a second time, to 'pick up' the texture by its nearest corner. Move the texture to the required position and click, or press Enter, to effect placement.

Continue modifying the position of the texture further, or right-click, or press Esc, to exit.

Additional actions that can be performed during movement – while the texture is still floating on the cursor – are:

• Press the Spacebar to rotate the texture anti-clockwise or Shift+Spacebar for clockwise rotation. Rotation is in accordance with the value for the Rotation Step, defined on the PCB Editor – General page of the Preferences dialog.
• Press the X or Y keys to mirror the texture along the X-axis or Y-axis respectively.
• Nudge the texture by small amounts (according to the current snap grid value) by pressing the arrow keys. Nudge by larger amounts (10 x snap grid value) by pressing the arrow keys while holding down the Shift key.

Tips

1. A texture file is associated to an extruded 3D Body through the 3D Body dialog. Accepted file formats are *.bmp, *.dds, *.dib, *.hdr, *.jpg, *.pfm, *.png, *.ppm, and *.tga.
2. As you graphically modify the position of the texture, values for its rotation and center are updated and stored with the 3D Body accordingly. These can be edited non-graphically, along with the size of the texture, through this dialog.
3. Alternatively, you can move the texture in a selected extruded 3D Body using the mouse to click-and-drag.

Applied Parameters: Object=ReRoute

Summary

This command enables you to manually reroute existing track on the board.

Access

This command is accessed from the PCB Editor by choosing the Edit » Move » Re-Route command, from the main menus.

Use

After launching the command, the cursor will change to a cross-hair and you will be prompted to choose a track. Position the cursor over the required track and click, or press Enter. The functionality of this feature depends on whether or not the Preserve Angle When Dragging option is enabled (on the PCB Editor - Interactive Routing page of the Preferences dialog):

• Preserve Angle Dragging enabled - the track will be broken, with a new segment added to maintain the orthogonal/diagonal connections. Move the cursor to slide this segment as required and click to effect placement. Right-click, or press Esc at this point, otherwise that new segment itself will be broken with a further segment. Use the Shift+R keyboard shortcut to cycle through options that control how obstacles should be handled during dragging (Ignore Obstacles, Avoid Obstacles, or Avoid Obstacles (Snap Grid)). If one of the Avoid Obstacles modes is enabled, the rules will be obeyed during dragging, preventing you from dragging a segment into violation. These options can also be accessed through the Preserve Angle Dragging dialog - accessed by pressing the Tab key.
• Preserve Angle Dragging disabled - both ends of the track segment will be anchored and you can now lay new segments of track between the two. Click, or press Enter, to place a new segment of track. Continue placing new track segments for the reroute, or right-click, or press Esc, to stop.

Continue rerouting further tracks, or right-click, or press Esc, to exit.

Tips

1. If Preserve Angle Dragging is enabled, you can effectively disable it temporarily by holding the Alt key before clicking on the target track segment. Continue to hold the Alt key while progressively clicking to reroute.
2. When rerouting track using this command, and with Preserve Angle Dragging disabled, it is advisable to start the reroute from the left end of the chosen track segment, and work towards the right end.
3. Similar re-routing functionality can be achieved by selecting a track segment, then clicking-and-dragging its center vertex. Then subsequent clicking-and-dragging on resulting segment's center vertices, along the original track from one end to the other.

Applied Parameters: Object=TrackEnd

Summary

This command enables you to manually reposition, or drag, the end of a routed track segment.

Access

This command is accessed from the PCB Editor, and PCB Library Editor, by choosing the Edit » Move » Drag Track End command, from the main menus.

Use

After launching the command, the cursor will change to a cross-hair and you will be prompted to select an object. Position the cursor over a track and click, or press Enter. The cursor will jump to the end of the track segment that it is nearest to, and the track end will be attached to the cursor. Move the end of the track to the desired position and click, or press Enter, to effect placement.

• If the end of the chosen track segment is a vertex point, to which no other track segments are connected, simply move the vertex to the required position.
• If the end of the chosen track segment is a vertex point, to which two track segments are connected, the attached track segments will rubber-band as the vertex is moved.
• If the end of the track segment is connected to a component pad, moving the end will disassociate it from the pad. After the end is repositioned, a logical connection line will be shown from the track end to the pad (provided the Smart Track Ends option is enabled, on the PCB Editor – General page of the Preferences dialog).
• If the end of the track segment is connected to a free pad, the pad will become attached to the cursor, ready for repositioning. All track connected to thepad will rubber-band accordingly.
• If the end of the track segment is connected to a via, the via will become attached to the cursor, ready for repositioning. All track connected to the via will rubber-band accordingly.

Continue dragging further track ends, or right-click, or press Esc, to exit.

Tips

1. This command is overridden if the Preserve Angle When Dragging option is enabled, on the PCB Editor - Interactive Routing page of the Preferences dialog.
2. This feature can also be invoked simply by selecting the required track first, then clicking and dragging the required end vertex.

Applied Parameters: Object=SheetAutoposition

Summary

This command is used to automatically position the PCB's sheet around objects that reside on the mechanical layer(s) that are linked to the sheet. The PCB Sheet is a special drawing feature used to represent the printed page in 2D Layout Mode. The sheet is not a design object, rather it is a display feature designed to work with objects placed on a mechanical layer.

Access

This command is accessed from the PCB Editor by choosing the Design Board Shape » Auto-Position Sheet command, from the main menus.

Use

First, ensure that the PCB sheet is displayed in the workspace and that it is set to be automatically sized to linked mechanical layers. This is achieved by enabling the Display Sheet and Auto-size to linked layer options, respectively, in the Board Options dialog.

After launching the command, you will also need to refresh the workspace using the View » Refresh command (or the End keyboard shortcut). The sheet will automatically be moved and sized to fit all objects on any linked mechanical layer(s). If more than one mechanical layer is linked to the sheet, the sheet will be sized in order to fit the furthest object in the workspace.

Tips

1. Mechanical layers are linked to the sheet by enabling their corresponding Linked To Sheet option, on the Board Layers And Colors tab of the View Configurations dialog.
2. The visibility of all linked mechanical layers is disabled if the option to Display Sheet is disabled in the Board Options dialog. If this option is enabled, you cannot disable the visibility of an individual mechanical layer unless it is first unlinked from the sheet.
3. If a linked mechanical layer contains objects that are placed at greater extents in the workspace than any other linked mechanical layers, unlinking this layer will not result in the sheet being resized automatically. Use this command again to resize to the extents of objects placed on the remaining, linked layers.

Applied Parameters: Object=Bus

Summary

This command is used to route multiple traces from selected pads, or parallel track ends, in the workspace of the current board design document.

Access

This command is accessed from the PCB Editor by choosing the Tools » Legacy Tools » Multiple Traces command, from the main menus.

Use

First, ensure that the pads, or track segments, that you want to start the bus routing from, are selected in the main design workspace.

After launching the command, the cursor will change to a cross-hair and you will be prompted to select a master object. Position the cursor over one of the pads/tracks in the selection and click, or press Enter. As you move the cursor, a set of tracks will extend from the pads (or track ends), ready for routing placement. Simply move the cursor and click, or press Enter, to define the required path for the multiple routes.

Continue bus routing from additional selected pads/tracks in the workspace, or right-click, or press Esc, to exit.

Additional actions that can be performed during routing are:

• Press Backspace to delete the last placed set of track segments.
• Press the \ key cycle through end alignment styles for the routing segments.

When routing from selected pads, the following additional actions can be performed:

• Press the . key to increase spacing between the traces.
• Press the , key to decrese spacing between the traces.
• Press the Tab key to access the Bus Routing dialog, from where you can enter a specific value for the spacing between the traces (track center-to-track center), or set a value based on the applicable Clearance design rule.

Tips

1. While routing, you can unwind the placed track segments simply by moving the cursor back along their path - the existing routing will be displayed as outline (or hollow) tracing. Alternatively, wind back and move out to another location - when you click, the hollow tracing will be removed.